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Help to “Save our Seas” Join NAMEPA Now!

Help to “Save our Seas” Join NAMEPA Now!. Our Mission. Preserve and protect the marine environment Demonstrate maritime’s commitment to environmental protection Support the marine industry

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Help to “Save our Seas” Join NAMEPA Now!

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  1. Help to “Save our Seas” Join NAMEPA Now!

  2. Our Mission • Preserve and protect the marine environment • Demonstrate maritime’s commitment to environmental protection • Support the marine industry • Engage maritime businesses, government and public to “Save our Seas” by promoting sound environmental practices • Educate the public

  3. Corporate, academic and individuals engaged in the marine industry • Intersection of industry, regulatory agencies, environmental groups and education • Both international and domestic members, sponsors and partners Membership Composition

  4. Events • Host and participate in industry conferences and seminars including: • Environmental Intelligence in Maritime Seminars in Houston, Long Beach, Anchorage, New Orleans, Seattle • World Maritime Day Observance in NYC, Canada and Mexico • National Maritime Day Seminar in Washington DC • Connecticut Maritime Association Conference and Exhibition • Shipping & Offshore Corporate Social Responsibility Fora

  5. NAMEPA Goals in Education • Engage marine businesses, government and public to “Save our Seas” by promoting sound environmental practices • Educate seafarers, port communities, and students • Demonstrate marine industry’s commitment to environmental protection

  6. Education Initiatives Seafarers NAMEPA works with seafarers to augment their existing knowledge about marine environment protection Through our relationship with the North American Maritime Ministry Association (NAMMA), NAMEPA distributed over 12,000 copies of the American Club’s environmental crimes poster Developed a MARPOL/Marine Science seafarer training program with over 10,000 programs disseminated throughout ports in North America including the Caribbean

  7. Education Initiatives Port Communities • Distribute educational materials including marine debris and MARPOL brochures – over 100,000 copies of marine debris poster to date! • Host events with regional orientation suiting local communities’ interests and concerns

  8. Education Initiatives Students • Partnership with NOAA: creating new educational materials • Partners include NOAA,Sea Research Foundation (SRF), USCG and maritime academies • Drawing Contest with the USCG, SRF and the JASON project, reaching over 2.5 million students • Co-sponsor of Marine Science Fair with American Salvage Association

  9. Education Initiatives Students Cont’d. • Learning institutions include Boys & Girls Clubs of America, New England Science and Sailing, Mystic Aquarium, etc. • Participate in the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup • Continuing to develop new materials and distribute throughout North America and the Caribbean • NAMEPA Junior website launched last year Beach cleanup with local Boys & Girls Clubs in Fairfield, CT

  10. Interns • Provide outlet for students to gain valuable experience in the maritime industry • Our interns have played a pivotal role in program development and outreach to educational institutions • Schools include: Fairfield University, UMass Amherst, Mass Maritime Academy, University of New Hampshire, Roanoke, Fairfield Ludlowe High School, Santa Clara University, etc.

  11. Partnerships & Strategic Alliances • USCG & Auxiliary, USCG Foundation, Sea Partners Program of USCG • NOAA • American Salvage Association • International Maritime Organization • JASON Project • National Geographic • Alaska Sea Life Center • Ocean Conservancy • Wildlife Conservation Society • Many more!

  12. Benefits of Membership • Membership in a global effort to “Save our Seas” • Play an active role in reducing the impact of the marine industry on the environment • Present a positive image of our industry to the public sector • Demonstrate leadership in this highly visible global effort • Educate the next generation on shipping and protection of the marine environment • Reinforce your own corporate social responsibility efforts

  13. Moving Forward in 2014 • Continue to expand partnerships and member base • Develop original curricula to distribute to educational institutions • Distribute programs and materials nationally and internationally, and in multiple languages • Develop college chapter programs

  14. Advocate, Educate, Activate! Join NAMEPA Today! www.namepa.net

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